Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Cannes ➔ Madrid Barajas

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~5,770 km

Average flight time

~7h 02m

Recommended aircraft

Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)

Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Cannes and Madrid Barajas aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.

Operational context

The Cannes – Madrid Barajas sector links Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD) over 932 km great-circle, about 1h29 airborne in a Citation XLS+. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Cannes. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.

Departure and arrival airports

Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD)

Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD / CEQ) is a niche luxury field at 43.54°N / 6.95°E, France. Runway: 1620 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Business-aviation handling: Sky Valet Cannes. Helicopter link: Cannes Croisette.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD)

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD / MAD) is a major business field at 40.47°N / 3.56°W, Spain. Runway: 4350 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Executive Aviation Madrid. Helicopter link: Salamanca / La Moraleja.

Route data

Great-circle distance: 932 km · 503 NM
Estimated block time: 1h29
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: Sky Valet Cannes — Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD / CEQ)
Arrival FBO: Executive Aviation Madrid — Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD / MAD)
Departure runway: 1620 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
Arrival runway: 4350 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
Onward helicopter: Salamanca / La Moraleja

Seasonality & slots

Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.

Customs & formalities

Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Cannes to Madrid Barajas?

About 1h29 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 932 km great-circle between LFMD and LEMD.

Which aircraft suits Cannes → Madrid Barajas?

A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 4350 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.

How fast can we depart from Cannes Mandelieu?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sky Valet Cannes.

What about customs and formalities?